Pulling the U.S. military out of Iraq would be a massive undertaking and would have to be done slowly and deliberately, defense officials said Friday. One general said it would take up to 18 months to cut his troop levels in northern Iraq in half.

There are signs of discontent in American kitchens that is, discontent with color schemes featuring acres of stainless steel. They're supposed to look chic, professional and cool but can end up looking cold, drab and boring. Color still metallic, but warmer to the rescue!